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The essence of Yoga-Dristi is Dharma, a simple truth that many fail to understand. Just as purity is the inherent nature of a crystal, and thus its Dharma, similarly, the absence of passions (Kashaya) - purity - is the inherent nature of the soul, and thus its Dharma. In other words, pure soul, free from attachments, is Dharma. Purity of the soul is Dharma. The opposite of this is Adharma. However, even though a crystal is inherently pure, if a red flower is placed near it, a red hue is reflected in it. Similarly, if a black flower is placed near it, a black hue is reflected. Thus, due to external influences, the purity of the crystal is covered by a layer of impurities. Similarly, due to external influences in the form of Karma, the purity of the soul is obscured by the arising of passions like attachment, aversion, pride, etc. When these influences are removed, the crystal shines in its inherent pure form. Similarly, when passions are removed, the soul shines in its inherent pure form. The soul's inherent nature is pure and unblemished by the three periods of time (past, present, future). It is self-existent. When the covering is removed, it simply manifests. Thus, to the extent that the covering is removed, the influences of passions are overcome, and freedom from attachments is achieved, to that extent the attainment of Dharma of the soul is achieved. This freedom from attachments, starting from the state of Right Faith (Samyak-Dristi), gradually manifests until the attainment of liberation (Moksha).
Just as purity is the nature of the crystal, so is the nature of the soul. The Jinas have illuminated this Dharma, the powerful absence of passions... Shri Simandhar. Just as a flower reflects the color of its surroundings, so does the soul reflect the influence of good and bad deeds. Passions lead to... Shri Simandhar. We cannot call it Dharma if it is influenced by passions. This was first explained by the Jinas, that Karma creates influences. Shri Simandhar. To the extent that one is free from attachments, one knows Dharma. From the state of Right Faith, one can say... Shri Simandhar.
As the influence of external factors fades and the influence of the soul shines, this pure Dharma of the soul unfolds and expands, until in liberation, the soul becomes the embodiment of pure Dharma. The complete liberation of the soul attains liberation, which is the culmination of Karma. The essence is that the attainment of the pure soul is its inherent nature, and that is Dharma. As the influence of Karma fades, Dharma-Samadhi manifests, because the influence of passions is Karma, and the state of Samadhi, which is the manifestation of the soul's nature, is Dharma. This is the clear definition of Dharma. The essence of Dharma...